GermanyLegalizesSame-SexMarriageAfterMerkelU-Turn
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Jun 30th, 2017 German lawmakers voted to legalize "marriage for everybody," granting full rights to same-sex couples.
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Germany Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage After Merkel U-Turn
Jun 30th, 2017 German lawmakers voted to legalize "marriage for everybody," granting full rights to same-sex couples.
